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The more food we waste, the more we need to source to meet rising demands. The Covid-19 pandemic has cast a spotlight on the issue of food security worldwide, including Singapore. An important step to boosting Singapore’s resilience against any supply shocks is reducing food wastage. Here’s what you can do to help boost Singapore’s food security. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/5-things-you-can-do-to-boost-singapores-collective-food-security.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are some easy tips to incorporate into your daily routines for a more sustainable lifestyle. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/5-simple-ways-to-reduce-food-waste-outside-the-home.html?pid=adobe-at-homerearrange-2  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With our mobile numbers inextricably linked to our lives today, make sure you’re covered by doing these things if you change your digits. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/serious-talk/live-cyberstrong-heres-a-handy-checklist-of-what-to-do-when-you-change-your-phone-number.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recipe podcast: Here’s a fuss-free dish that tastes good and reduces the amount of food wasted throughout the cooking process. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/get-ready-to-broc-roll-this-easy-pasta-dish-uses-the-whole-broccoli.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can I grow avocados at home? When's the best time to water my plants? Which edible plants are the easiest to grow? We sought the help of National Parks Board of Singapore experts to answer these questions and more! Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/can-i-grow-avocados-in-singapore-should-i-water-my-plants-with-water-used-to-wash-rice-weve-got-the-answers-here.html   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New year, new look ...for your home.Here are 6 tips on what to do with extra cups, photo frames and empty wine bottles to get you started for a sustainable new year! Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/new-year-new-look.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for an effective hand sanitiser to protect your loved ones? Here're some handy tips on what to look out for by social enterprise UglyGood! UglyGood was concerned about the most vulnerable in the community when news first broke about Covid-19, and pivoted their resources to create a sanitiser for them. The 2017 DBS Foundation Grant Awardee continues to inspire us with their mettle as a business for good. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/shopping-for-hand-sanitisers-you-might-want-to-read-this-first.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We feel so encouraged that DBS and Huawei have blessed families with the tablets. This support goes a long way in making the experiences of children and young persons, who are doing home based learning, much smoother during this challenging circuit breaker period.” — Amkfsc Community Services Ltd For some families, home-based learning during these Covid-19 times can be more difficult. So, thank you Huawei for joining us in supporting these families and providing them with tablets! Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/inspirations/tablet-donations-enable-children-from-low-income-households-to-keep-learning-during-covid-19.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I feel like there's a lack of connection to the food we eat because we don't grow it ourselves and so we don't appreciate it as much." - Yap Su Chii, founder of Zerowaste Food SG, an educational start-up that seeks to raise awareness of food waste in Singapore. Here are some tips on how you can reduce food waste at home! Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/waste-not-want-not-how-to-reduce-food-waste.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unprecedented times call for innovative ways to tackle food waste. Tens of thousands of farmers in China's Hubei province depend on the sales of premium blood oranges during Chinese New Year as a key source of income. But, the lockdown due to Covid-19 left them with a staggering 4,500 tonnes of unsold oranges. Here's how our team in China, together with social enterprise Yi She, tried to help these farmers. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/serious-talk/rescuing-food-from-going-to-waste.html   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“As long as you are genuine and willing, you can make change happen.” Help can come in all forms, and in this case, it comes in the form of three National University of Singapore undergraduates keen to support fellow Singaporeans in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/inspirations/making-a-difference-one-meal-at-a-time.html   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have too many food items falling out from your fridge and kitchen cupboards from overbuying during the circuit breaker period? If you are running out of ideas on how to use up all the food you bought before they expire, here is an easy recipe for a Clear-Out-The-Fridge stew. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/one-pot-wonder.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When you’ve been hungry before, you will know how it feels. This is just a bit that I can do to help fellow Singaporeans." - Mr Goh Heng Hock, who runs Million Fishball NoodleWorking with DBS and The Food Bank Singapore, Mr Goh fulfilled bulk orders of sponsored meals for the elderly and low-income families that were badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. After learning that the food was for the needy, he reduced the cost of the food by 30%, and even gave bigger portions. #DBSStrongerTogetherFund Article: https://www.dbs.com/covid-19/portraits-of-purpose/article-finding-and-offering-hope-during-a-crisis.htmlThese are #PortraitsofPurpose — stories of courage, perseverance, generosity and hope, and of people who demonstrate what it means to be purpose-driven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A filial daughter behind bars sends care to her elderly parents with a little covert help from DBS Article: https://www.dbs.com/covid-19/portraits-of-purpose/article-a-secret-worth-keeping.html These are #PortraitsofPurpose - stories of courage, perseverance, generosity and hope, and of people who demonstrate what it means to be purpose-driven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“While I was delivering the food, I saw volunteers from many different organisations going around the block as well. It really surprised me. I've never seen this side to Singapore, and I'm proud to be one of them as well.” — Rahim Bin Abu Bakar Rahim used to work as a limousine driver for DBS Asia Treasures ferrying VIP clients from airport to home. But he could no longer do his job when travel ceased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. When the #DBSStrongerTogetherFund was launched, DBS invited him to help deliver meals to those in need — a job he readily took up. Not only was he able to earn some income, it felt really good to help others, he says. Article: https://www.dbs.com/covid-19/portraits-of-purpose/article-i-learnt-that-singaporeans-are-very-kind.html These are #PortraitsofPurpose - stories of courage, perseverance, generosity and hope, and of people who demonstrate what it means to be purpose-driven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After working in a hotel for nearly a decade, Mdm Josephine Low, 75, lost her job when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Still, she remains optimistic. Article: https://www.dbs.com/covid-19/portraits-of-purpose/article-out-of-job-but-full-of-hope.html These are #PortraitsofPurpose - stories of courage, perseverance, generosity and hope, and of people who demonstrate what it means to be purpose-driven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Though we may not have enough money at times, at least my grandchildren and I needn’t worry about going hungry” As the Covid-19 outbreak impacts lives and livelihoods around the world, stories emerge of countless acts of kindness and support for those hardest hit by the pandemic. Hear about one family's experience, trying to make ends meet and receiving supplies from The Food Bank Singapore as part of a DBS Stronger Together Fund initiative. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/inspirations/in-this-together-ensuring-no-one-goes-hungry.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As interest in urban farming and edible gardens grow, National Parks Board (NParks) has launched the Gardening with Edibles initiative — jointly supported by founding partners DBS Bank and Tote Board through the Garden City Fund — as part of a larger effort to strengthen community well-being and get a small step closer to improving Singapore's food resilience. As part of our sustainable living life hacks series, here’s a quick guide to get you started on your very own home farm. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/life-hacks/how-to-start-growing-your-own-edibles.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Migrant workers in Singapore were going through some of the hardest times during the Covid-19 outbreak, but organisations, volunteers and donors are pulling together for them. For example, with support from the DBS Stronger Together Fund, Itsrainingraincoats is making sure they receive comforting meals though the initiative Project Belanja. Hear from migrant workers, volunteers and supporting organisations about how food supply was made available to worker dormitories at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak in Singapore. Article: https://www.dbs.com/livemore/inspirations/more-than-ever-we-need-to-shelter-each-other-through-the-storm.html   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.